Mourning as Resistance: Necropolitics of Israel, Palestine, and Lebanon

Burying one's dead, giving them a proper burial, and mourning is an eminently political act when carried out under colonial rule. In that it represents a moment of gathering and communion, it is an act of resistance. For this reason, Israel has made it a target of its policies. Mourning is not only a personal experience; it is also a social and cultural practice, rooted in collective rituals that reaffirm a common identity. But in contexts of co…